Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted March 12, 2019 Journalists Share Posted March 12, 2019 Prior to the second day of racing during the four-day Cheltenham Festival, there will be precautionary inspection of the course at 8 a.m. local time, as strong winds are in the forecast. If racing is deemed unsafe on Wednesday, the entire seven-race card will be rescheduled for Saturday instead. A full refund will be issued to all Wednesday ticket holders, with tickets for Saturday available for purchase at www.cheltenham.co.uk if the need arises. “Strong gusting winds are forecast for the area on Wednesday, but their precise strength and location are not possible to predict in advance,” said Regional Director Ian Renton, who manages the south west region of The Jockey Club. “We are currently looking at forecasts of gusts in excess of 45 mph, which may present challenges out on the track and around the site, dependent on their direction. We remain optimistic and we will assess the situation in the morning, working with our team, forecasters, the British Horseracing Authority and our Safety Advisory Group, in order to make a decision about whether racing goes ahead as planned.” View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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